WAUSAU - Summer is in full swing in Wisconsin, which means that strawberry picking season has returned.

Several farms are now open for berry picking, but make sure to get to the farm early — there are only so many ripe berries and they may not last the whole day. But if you're game for an early morning, your reward will be sweet.

Farmers also recommend you call before heading out to the strawberry patch so as to not waste a trip when there are no berries left. Though the season is in full swing now, the berries will only last a few more weeks.

Here are some local farms ripe for picking:

Mike's Berries, 3900 N. 108th Ave., Wausau. Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., or until all ripe berries are gone. Call 715-675-3188.

Engelberry Farm, N2591 State 107, Merrill. Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until all ripe berries are gone. Call 715-536-9091.